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Published on 2024-04-11 06:06:47
The tragic passing of Portia Radebe Moyo in Nigeria has left her family devastated as they seek help for her repatriation. Portia, a South African native, lost her battle with terminal colon cancer on Tuesday, April 9th, in Enugu, Nigeria, where she had relocated in 2016 after marrying a Nigerian. The lack of local support and her deteriorating health left her destitute in her final days.
Her family is now urgently reaching out for assistance to bring her remains back to her hometown in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, for a proper burial. Facing financial difficulties, her father, Mr. Themba Robson Moyo, who is currently unemployed and living in Bulawayo, along with her sister Sibongile Radebe Moyo in South Africa, are working tirelessly to make arrangements for her final journey home. They are in desperate need of financial support to cover the costs of repatriation.
For those willing to help, donations can be made to the following account:
Account Holder: LEBOGANG RADEBE
Bank: CAPITEC BANK
Account Number: 1550 5700 89
Mr. Moyo can also be reached directly at +263 71 783 5612 or Sibongile in South Africa at +27 84 770 4202. The loss of Portia Radebe Moyo not only leaves a void in her family but also sheds light on the challenges faced by expatriates dealing with serious health issues while living abroad.
The family’s plea for assistance highlights the importance of compassion and unity within the community and from the international community. Mr. Moyo’s heartfelt appeal for support emphasizes the need for solidarity in times of crisis and the importance of coming together to support one another during difficult moments in life.
The response from the community during times of grief will showcase the strength and unity needed to uplift each other during life’s most challenging moments. By providing support and assistance to the Moyo family during this difficult time, we can show the power of compassion and togetherness in overcoming hardship and tragedy.
As Mr. Moyo and his family navigate the process of repatriating Portia’s remains, they are grateful for any help and support extended to them during this heartbreaking time. Let us come together as a community to help bring Portia Radebe Moyo back home and grant her the dignity of a proper burial in her hometown.
Read the original article on The Zimbabwe Eye